The Plant Toolbox Is Your Houseplant Headquarters
Indoor gardeners can find more of their favorite plants in the Extension Horticulture Plant Toolbox. Across the US, interest …
Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers
Since 1979, North Carolina Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers (EMGVs) have been leaders in this internationally acclaimed program, guiding homeowners in making environmentally sound decisions in their landscapes. Trained by North Carolina State University faculty and staff, EMGVs provide research-based information about gardening and environmental stewardship to individuals and communities across the state. EMGVs engage the community through education and outreach on a wide variety of subjects and through a broad spectrum of projects, all designed to maximize their impact.
Early Spring 2024 Snapshots From Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Garden
In late 2008, I planted a demonstration pollinator garden at Chatham Mills to provide forage from early spring to …
Cicada Damage to Blueberry Crop
It seems we are finally on the other side of the “cicada invasion” which of course was not an …
New Pest Alert! Allium Leafminer Gets Growers' Attention
This spring some growers in the North Carolina piedmont have noticed unusual problems with their allium crops, primarily bulb …
Corn Earworms and Lygus Bugs Infesting Strawberries
The corn earworm (Helicoverpa zea, Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), a significant pest known for its broad host range, has been reported …
From the Vine - Pollinators
I like to eat. I’m sure many of you reading this article likes to eat also, which is something …
From the Vine - Vegetable Gardening
Growing up in rural Sampson County meant that most summertime meals came from your own vegetable garden. Fresh tomato …
Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Initial Online Training Set for 2020
Would you like to know how to garden more successfully? Do you want to learn about the science of …
From the Vine – Winter Pruning
If your pruning shears and loppers haven’t been sharpened in a while, now is a great time to get …
Extension Master Gardener Christmas Plant Sale
I can almost smell the Thanksgiving turkey being pulled from the oven and placed on a table full of …
From the Vine – Fertilization
March is a time for many plants to break dormancy and begin growth for the new year. Buds are …